Cost of living in Hakodate (Japan) is 117% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia)
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| Food in Hakodate (Japan) is 174% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Hakodate (Japan) | Tunja (Colombia) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| ¥750 (COL$26,136) | COL$9,927 | 163% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| ¥650 (COL$22,652) | COL$15,019 | 51% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| ¥498 (COL$17,355) | COL$6,862 | 153% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| ¥198 (COL$6,900) | COL$2,608 | 165% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| ¥276 (COL$9,618) | COL$4,448 | 116% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| ¥238 (COL$8,294) | COL$2,871 | 189% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| ¥796 (COL$27,739) | COL$8,489 | 227% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| ¥398 (COL$13,870) | COL$3,784 | 267% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| ¥398 (COL$13,870) | COL$1,396 | 894% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| ¥238 (COL$8,294) | COL$2,705 | 207% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| ¥780 (COL$27,182) | COL$32,400 | 16% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| ¥268 (COL$9,339) | COL$3,482 | 168% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| ¥298 (COL$10,385) | COL$2,055 | 405% |
| Housing in Hakodate (Japan) is 177% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||
| Hakodate (Japan) | Tunja (Colombia) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ¥65,029 (COL$2,266,170) | COL$1,158,110 | 96% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| ¥70,000 (COL$2,439,395) | COL$858,670 | 184% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| ¥6,500 (COL$226,515) | COL$200,589 | 13% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ¥75,000 (COL$2,613,637) | COL$815,225 | 221% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| ¥60,000 (COL$2,090,910) | COL$549,134 | 281% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| ¥6,000 (COL$209,091) | COL$135,121 | 55% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| ¥2,980 (COL$103,849) | COL$73,258 | 42% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| ¥95,000 (COL$3,310,607) | COL$1,320,600 | 151% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ¥14,800 (COL$515,758) | COL$198,959 | 159% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| ¥498 (COL$17,355) | COL$10,531 | 65% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| ¥4,980 (COL$173,545) | COL$12,479 | 1291% |
| Clothes in Hakodate (Japan) is 178% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||
| Hakodate (Japan) | Tunja (Colombia) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| ¥9,800 (COL$341,515) | COL$142,852 | 139% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| ¥9,800 (COL$341,515) | COL$107,393 | 218% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ¥9,800 (COL$341,515) | COL$193,879 | 76% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| ¥12,800 (COL$446,061) | COL$181,437 | 146% |
| Transportation in Hakodate (Japan) is 139% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||
| Hakodate (Japan) | Tunja (Colombia) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| ¥3,000,000 (COL$104,545,481) | COL$50,931,100 | 105% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| ¥150 (COL$5,227) | COL$4,351 | 20% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| ¥8,000 (COL$278,788) | COL$69,767 | 300% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | COL$14,898 | - |
| Personal Care in Hakodate (Japan) is 33% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||
| Hakodate (Japan) | Tunja (Colombia) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ¥1,280 (COL$44,606) | COL$13,864 | 222% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| - | COL$31,951 | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| - | COL$54,862 | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| - | COL$20,351 | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| - | COL$10,772 | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| - | COL$12,566 | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| ¥165 (COL$5,750) | COL$5,836 | 1% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| ¥240 (COL$8,364) | COL$3,872 | 116% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| ¥3,000 (COL$104,545) | COL$11,321 | 823% |
| Entertainment in Hakodate (Japan) is 16% more expensive than in Tunja (Colombia) | ||
| Hakodate (Japan) | Tunja (Colombia) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| ¥3,600 (COL$125,455) | COL$31,364 | 300% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| - | COL$18,878 | - |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| - | COL$130,952 | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| - | COL$69,342 | - |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| - | COL$11,026 | - |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| - | COL$3,822 | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| - | COL$3,401 | - |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| - | COL$1,204,970 | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| - | COL$218 | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| - | COL$74,853 | - |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| - | COL$3,969 | - |
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For example, you would need at least COL$7,557,202 (¥216,859) in Hakodate to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with COL$3,480,000 in Tunja.